Turkey visa types (22)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourist Visa — Touristic visit visa; eligible nationalities may obtain an e-Visa online.
Transit Visa — Single or double transit through Türkiye en route to a third country.
Business Visa — Business meeting, commerce, conference, fair, or exhibition visit.
Work Visa — Employment or special-employment purpose visa; the work permit is issued by MLSS.
Student Visa — Education purpose visa for study at a Turkish institution.
Internship Visa — Internship visa; private internships require a work permit.
Turkish Language Course Visa — Visa for attending an authorized Turkish language course.
Medical Treatment Visa — Visa for receiving medical treatment in Türkiye.
Accompaniment Visa — Visa for accompanying a patient or for accompaniment purposes.
Family Unification Visa — Visa for family unification purposes.
Archaeological Excavation / Exploration Visa — Visa for archaeological excavation, exploration, or scientific research.
Documentary Visa — Visa for documentary filming, research, or movie shooting.
Tour Operator Representative Visa — Visa for foreign representatives of tour operators (up to 8 months).
Freight Visa — Visa for truck drivers and freight transport operators.
Seafarer Visa — Visa for seafarers joining vessels or maritime work.
Temporary Protection (Syrian nationals) — Temporary protection registration for eligible Syrian nationals in Türkiye.
Short-Term Residence Permit — Short-term residence permit for various purposes (tourism, property, business, treatment, etc.).
Family Residence Permit — Residence permit for family members of a sponsor in Türkiye.
Student Residence Permit — Residence permit for foreign students studying in Türkiye.
Long-Term Residence Permit — Indefinite residence permit for foreigners with 8+ years of continuous residence.
Humanitarian Residence Permit — Residence permit issued on humanitarian grounds.
Residence Permit for Victims of Human Trafficking — Residence permit for victims of human trafficking.